My Flickr!

(I would like to thank my friend, who shall remain un-named, for always being more than willing to pose. Most of my pictures of him come out blurry due to the fact that I'm laughing so hard while he "models.")

I like uploading my pictures on Flickr, it seems to upload much faster than Facebook, and certainly quicker than blogger. So if you want to see what I've been "shooting" click here. There is a permanent link on the top of my right hand column here on this blog. Keep checking because I will be doing an "in love" shoot with an engaged couple and a newborn shoot with twin girls! Fun!

Moo.

My neighbor sent over cow stomach in soup form for me to eat.



I learned that I don't like the way Cow Stomach Soup smells.

I also learned that it's nearly impossible to make Cow Stomach Soup look appetizing.



What have you learned recently, in regards to food?

Date night...a la Mejicana!

After a super long (super-dee-duper long) day last week, Incredible Husband came to the rescue. He arranged for babysitting and whisked me off to dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Asuncion. It's a Mexican place (the only one in town) with awesome food. The decorations are beautiful and very colorful, just like I would imagine Mexico to be.


My favorite thing about this restaurant is the dishes. The little blue bird? It makes me swoon.

Brian had his favorite, a mixture of beef, chicken and sausage cooked in a dish made to look like volcanic rock. Very cool.

(I had black bean soup which was delicious, but not very fun to photograph.)

Again, I just love the colors of the place!

(And no worries about that funky looking cup...it's lemonade!)

Thank You

Dear God,
Thank you for asking us to serve You in a country where children are loved, cared for, protected and enjoyed. It makes this Mommy happy.
Amen.


P.S. Also, thank you for taking care of the Abster when, shortly after these pictures were taken, she had an allergic reaction to bug bites and began to swell. Thank you that she recieved good care in the small clinic, and thank you so very much that she is all better. The Mommy is very relieved. Amen.

Summer Fun (And winter too!)

It's been a while since I posted a fun project for the Littles. Here's one we did a few weeks ago when it was especially hot outside. I froze small plastic toys in some cups with water. Then we took them outside to melt them with the water hose. You could also put them in the bathtub with the kiddos. (That's if they are at all willing to tolerate cold water which the Abster is NOT!)
This only took about two seconds with our heat. Oh, I'm exagerating. One second and a half.

For those who are not in summer months right now, I direct you to this post about cool things do with ice in the snow. Have fun!

Meme!

I was tagged by my Aunt Pam for this fun meme. Open your document or picture folders. Choose your 6th folder, then choose your 6th picture. Post the photo with a description about it.
It brought back a lot of memories!



Here we are leaving Tampa, Florida for Paraguay! We loaded up all the suitcases and our baby into a rented van and drove to Miami. We spent the night in Miami and left for Paraguay the next day. I remember feeling very nervous. Very, very, very nervous. I didn't know who was going to pick us up at the airport (long story) or how long it would take us to find a house...But we made it! And we have a house! And another member of the family! It always works out doesn't it?

Happy 2009!

We bring out the camera and this is the face she makes. I'm assuming its her attempt at a smile. (Or maybe she is wishing Mommy wouldn't take so many picutres??) :-)

Happy New Years!